Optimization of workload placement

Abstract

A computer manages methods for determining workload placement in a computing environment. The computer receives a plurality of workloads with associated information, wherein the associated information for each workload contains at least: contract information, billing information, and resource availability information. The computer determines a profitability factor for each workload of the plurality of workloads, wherein the profitability factor is at least based on the billing information. The computer determines a penalty factor for each workload of the plurality of workloads, wherein the penalty factor is at least based on the contract information. The computer determines a preference factor for each workload of the plurality of workloads, wherein the preference factor is at least based on the resource availability information. The computer assigns a priority ordering for each of the workloads from the plurality of workloads.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to workloads, and more particularly, to optimizing workload placement in cloud computing.BACKGROUND[0002]Cloud computing is typically used to describe a variety of computing concepts that involve a large quantity of computers connected over a network (e.g., internet connection). These computing concepts of cloud computing often include a collection of server computers, where the server computers run a number of workloads which are received from the users of the cloud. The workloads, along with virtual server hosting, often have a limited amount of physical resources capable of fulfilling such services. A cloud service provider typically has to maintain an infrastructure for cloud computing, where the infrastructure can consist of server computers, storage, networks, software, cooling systems, and any other type of overhead associated with cloud computing infrastructures.[0003]The amount of workloads the cloud servic...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method, computer program product, and computer system for placing workloads in a computing environment. The computer takes into account information about each workload, such as billing information and resource demand information, to determine if it is profitable, what penalty it should have, and what preference it should have for resource availability. The computer then assigns a priority order to each workload based on these factors. This helps to efficiently allocate resources to different workloads and ensures that the computing environment is running at its best possible level of efficiency.

Problems solved by technology

The workloads, along with virtual server hosting, often have a limited amount of physical resources capable of fulfilling such services.

For example, there may not be enough computing power to run the workloads, resulting in workloads being placed in a queue.

For the cloud service provider, this may not be an optimal business plan, since certain workloads may have higher priority than other workloads based on a number of factors.

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